Last Quarter Moon
Sunday, 29 May 1921 · 22:44 local in London
1921-05-29 21:44 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:44 local time in London on 29 May. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-26°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
29 May
1921
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 22:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
01:34
Next moonset
13:17
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1921
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New Moon
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Jun 1921
12
First Quarter Moon
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Jun 1921
20
Full Moon
Below horizon10:41 local · Mon, Mon 20 Jun · Moon -48°
Jun 1921
28
Last Quarter Moon
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